[Remote] Contract Equity Researcher (Generative AI – Finance)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kensho Technologies is S&P Global’s hub for AI innovation and transformation, focusing on generative AI applications in finance. They are seeking experienced Equity Research professionals to contribute their expertise in designing, testing, and improving AI tools for financial analysis.ResponsibilitiesProduce high-quality equity research outputs used to train and evaluate AI systems, including:Company and sector analysesEarnings forecasts and scenario analysisValuation models (DCF, trading comps, precedent transactions)Investment theses with clearly articulated risks and catalystsBuild and review financial models that reflect industry best practices and sound analytical judgmentBreak down your analytical process into clear, structured reasoning that can be understood and learned by AI systemsAnswer questions about your process and analytical thinking as your produce research outputsEvaluate AI-generated research outputs for:Financial accuracyLogical consistencyProfessional tone and structureData CompletenessProvide feedback that helps improve model performance, robustness, and realismCollaborate asynchronously with research, product, and engineering teams to refine workflows and expectationsSkills3-7 years of experience in equity research, asset management, hedge funds, or related investment rolesStrong command of financial statement analysisStrong command of forecasting and valuation methodologiesStrong command of industry and company-level research frameworksAbility to clearly articulate investment logic, assumptions, and trade-offsHigh standards for analytical rigor, accuracy, and presentationComfortable working independently in a remote, project-based environmentInterest in the intersection of finance and AI and how expert judgment can be translated into intelligent systemsExperience writing published equity research or internal investment memosExposure to multiple sectors or global marketsFamiliarity with how investors consume and act on researchCuriosity about model behavior, edge cases, and failure modes in analytical reasoningExperience working with generative AI, and have perspective on what is and is not usefulBenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision insurance100% company paid premiumsUnlimited Paid Time Off26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)401(k) plan with 6% employer matchingGenerous company matching on donations to non-profit charitiesUp to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferencesPlentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunchesDog-friendly office (CAM office)Bike sharing program membershipsCompassion leave and elder care leaveMentoring and additional learning opportunitiesOpportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and eventsCompany OverviewKensho is S&P Global’s hub for AI innovation and transformation. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://kensho.com.